“According to the US Census Bureau, as of 2005, there were 25,780,576 physically handicapped people in the United States. Physically handicapped is defined, in this survey, as an individual who has substantial limitations for the ability to walk, climb stairs, reach, lift or carry due to a physical condition.” – Answers.com
Six years ago, there were no accessibility laws in the United States. Disabled people were categorized as “sick” and routinely hospitalized in convalescent homes. There was no social policy for the disabled…
While the 1964 Civil Rights Act did not address accessibility, it became the model for future legislation. Over the years, there have been changes expanding the requirements for accessibility from Federal facilities to public facilities and commercial accommodations.
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May 20, 2025
From tariffs to low bids, you'll learn what’s shaping Construction Risk today in the latest Construction Risk Management newsletter. Also, a must-read, check out the latest 2025 Construction Risk Management Journal, highlighted in this edition.
May 16, 2025
May 2025—Torrance, CA—Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner), is pleased to announce that its founder and CEO, Joseph P. Derhake, PE, was selected as a finalist in the 2025 LA Times Studios LA Executive Forum and Leader Awards.
May 16, 2025
Partner experienced significant growth in 2024 despite challenges in the CRE market, with annual revenue increasing to $334,204 from $279,640 in 2023 (19%). To support this growth and in anticipation of increasing demand, Partner increased its staff from 1,300 employees in 2023 to over 1,400 at present.
